Older Yet Faster: The Secret to Running Fast and Injury Free

Best book I've ever read on running in general. Not just for older runners. Every kid who runs should read it also. Pay particular attention to the footwear chapter but all of it is excellent. Helped me run my first 50 mile trail race and now training for a 100 mile ultra and I don't even really like running lol.

I loved how the book explains in great detail the root causes of most running injuries: overstride and poor technique caused by certain shoes. Even more important, the book provides lots of useful tips on how to develop good running technique based on natural human biomechanics. What makes this book an absolute game changer is the access it provides to video tutorials on it's website and a private Facebook group that allows for q&a with the author and free assessment of your running stride. Also, the author is a minimalist/barefoot runner just like me. So his professional advice is golden to an amateur like me.

This book is great for runners of any age or ability. The authors break down the steps in a very clear and easy to follow manor with helpful pictures to guide you on your way. There’s even access to videos and an unbelievable helpful Facebook group so you’ll never feel like you’re charting new territory on your own. The older yet faster method is really the body’s natural way of running. If running used to cause you pain this will help guide you out of that. Half the book focuses on running who what why when how and they other half is a gem on strength exercises and recovery if you’re coming from injury. My feet are so much happier and stronger because of this book. I can’t recommend it enough.

This is the book that really started my "barefoot" running journey. After reading 'Born to Run' of course hahaI do think the authors explain and dissect all the aspects of running natural style. The exercises and stretches are the best thing about the book.My only issue is after joining the FB group I do find the dogmatic approach to the practice somewhat dangerous. I find it hard to believe that everyone on the planet- regardless of age, ability and build can move into paper thin shoes right away and expect to be running in them. They do warn it can take years-Im on year 2... But the general dismay of any sort of transitional shoes seems odd. Especially from a platform of online advice with no direct supervision . There are options for lightweight, xero drop shoes with more padding these days.main takeaway- It does take TIME. You cannot rush recalibrating your muscles and tendons. It can be so exciting at first but the key is to stay injury free.

I am just beginning but have already improved (I haven’t run in several years and had basically given up until I got this book recommendation). I had tried minimalist running only to find bad advice on all the minimalist running forums (with the exception of this book recommendation). The authors know what they are taking about and you can get their advice on your personal form by sending them a video through the private Facebook group (which you will have access to once you get the book). Buy it. You won’t be sorry in the least. I’ve never said that about any book ever.

There are a lot of books about running, many of which offer opinions on technique but few (that I have seen to date) that offer method/technique instructional lessons. Having previously worked through the book "The Running Revolution" it will be the book that I continue to recomend to others as a running technique instructional book. "Older Yet Faster" does indeed contain some useful information, but some of the opinions expressed on running form and mechanics run counter to things that I learned and am in agreement with from "The Running Revolution". If you are one who is interested in running better, your opinion on how to do it best may differ from mine. Read and do the lessons in both books mentionrd in this review and you will have two points of view from which to draw your conclusions.

Excellent text with simple and applicable evaluations and exercises to balance stance and posture for more efficient and painless running. Less pain equals improved performance. Thank you

I, like most people, have been a heel striker for all my life. Through sore quads, knees, and hips, the problem really came down to landing with my heel out in front (overstriding) and weak gluteus medius. Even with strengthening the glutes, you need to incorporate changes into your mechanics. This book puts it all together.

Wer mit Englisch zurechtkommt findet hier eine fantastische Anleitung für einen schnellen, höchst effizienten und schonenden Laufstil, unabhängig vom Alter. Die Lobeshymnen sind absolut gerechtfertigt.Das Buch beschreibt, wie man auf dünnen flachen Sohlen oder barfuß mit cleveren Übungen dem Körper (wieder) beibringt, im Gleichgewicht zu landen. Die Füße sollen auf die richtige Stelle fallen und keinen "overstride" produzieren. Nicht gehen, nicht bremsen, stattdessen die Flugphase nutzen, um die Geschwindigkeit auf möglichst faule, gelenk- und muskelschonende Weise beizubehalten. "Es laufen lassen" eben.Von den beiden Autoren gibt es auf Youtube ein Video "Heidi and Keith doing a few runs... ", wo man sich anschauen kann, wie gut das funktioniert. Die zwei werde ich jetzt nicht einholen, aber 21:30 auf 5km oder unter 45min auf 10km hätte ich vor ein paar Jahren als knapp 50jähriger Jogger für unmöglich gehalten. Zudem ist es Keiths No-Nonsense Ansatz ohne Esoterik und Pseudowissenschaft, dafür mit korrekter Mechanik und gepaart mit Heidis medizinischer Expertise, die für mich absolut funktionieren.Für wen das Buch nicht geeignet ist - alle, die bereits sehr an Ihren High-Tech-Laufschuhen hängen, ihre Laufkilometer nicht reduzieren wollen, und auf die nächsten Rennen nicht für eine Weile verzichten wollen.Für mich hat sich das Buch und die mehrjährige Umstellung als Volltreffer erwiesen. Mehr Spaß, mehr Speed, mehr Sicherheit im Gelände und keine Knieprobleme. Danke Keith und Heidi dafür, auch für die persönliche (!) Unterstützung über die facebook-Gruppe.

This is one of the most extensive running technique books I’ve read. Initially I bought it as a gift, then kept it! The authors Keith and Heidi are an educated team with complimentary backgrounds. It isn’t a reference text, but has lots of useful clearly explained information to better one’s running. Everything is covered - technique, biomechanics, exercises - all easy to understand, because running should be simple and enjoyable. There is also a website, in conjunction with the info in the book, it is definitely worth checking out too, as it backs up various lessons in video format. For those on Facebook there is a OYF readers’ group where Keith is super helpful, whether in answering questions, or giving feedback on people’s gait. In short, whatever distance you run, you most certainly would benefit from owning this book!

Recommended book for beginner....i am reading 3th chapter....till today i had changed my whole form and practices....after 9.50 km morning barefoot running....i am completely relaxed and enjoy my.day....Thanks.u.so.much writerabd whole team....

Los lectores no esperen ver aquí ninguna mención a tablas con planes de entrenamiento, ni a VO2max, ni a zonas de pulsaciones, ni a complejos ejercicios de gimnasio. No. Es un libro de técnica de carrera que va directo al núcleo de la cuestión, a la base, a cómo mejorar tu rendimiento como corredor a partir de un aterrizaje equilibrado y un mejor aprovechamiento de la fuerza elástica de músculos y tendones que brinda la madre Naturaleza. Todo ello explicado con sencillez y claridad, muy elegantemente.Hay que señalar que la asimilación de esta nueva técnica es un proceso de mejora que puede llevar su tiempo, ya que para resultar eficaz requiere un cambio a calzado minimalista/barefoot, lo que implica una transición gradual de varios meses. En mi caso, ya era corredor minimalista, por lo que esta parte la he tenido más fácil.Las referencias de los autores hablan por sí solas: Keith Bateman es un corredor que ostenta varios récords mundiales de la categoría de 55+ años, y Heidi Jones es corredora y podóloga con amplia experiencia en el mundo del running. Visiones de corredor y podóloga se complementan perfectamente: en el libro se ofrecen, de forma muy sencilla de entender, tanto los conceptos y ejercicios de técnica de carrera como la visión anatómica relacionada, incluyendo ejercicios de fortalecimiento específicos para dicha técnica. También hay una web con material audiovisual, así como un grupo de facebook en el cual puedes compartir un vídeo con tus progresos, al que los autores responden amablemente con consejos de mejora.En los pocos meses que llevo con Older Yet Faster puedo afirmar que los avances valen la pena (mayor eficiencia, menor sobrecarga muscular) y que los estoy disfrutando enormemente en mi camino de aprendizaje. Mi más sincera recomendación.

Un investissement qui transformera votre façon de courir par des explications simples et illustrées. L’auteur, détenteur de multiples records du monde, transmet son savoir sur la technique optimale de course. Les vidéos des exercices proposés au travers du livre sont disponibles sur internet et l’auteur tient une communauté sur laquelle vous pouvez poster vos vidéos qui seront analysées avec bienveillance pour accompagner votre progression.